Balance

The Addiction Education Model that we use with clients and referred patients is one that focuses on four integral parts. Self, Balance, Higher Power and Fun. Each of these parts are incorporated into the recovery life of the individual. Balance is the continuum which empowers self to let the negative thoughts go, and focus on the positive thoughts. Transformation begins when self is balancing their daily routine, accepting the need to be honest with self and begin their journey through their higher power. When self finds their higher power, (it can be anything), balance is created. Balancing daily thoughts, learning how to deal with struggle in a healthy way, creates a positive energy that empowers self to staying in the moment. The balance continuum is now flowing through your body, mind, and soul. You are now ready for fun, balance creates this surge for wanting to replace your addiction, (unmet need) with something fun, that becomes (a met need).Fun may be learning how to exercise and trying new things!  Finding balance in your new recovery life is something you will be proud of! Your self esteem increases when you learn not to make things bigger and you balance your expectations. Controlling our thoughts is a positive skill to learn when we have balance in our lives. Being out of balance creates havoc, stressful, and a waste of negative energy. Relaspes can happen when we are out of balance.  Here is a tip for learning how to start balancing your thoughts at the beginning of each day. Once you wake up, before you get out of bed, stop, and look at the ceiling. Close your eyes, and count to 10, slowly, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, (keep your eyes closed) 6, 7, 8, 9, (before you say 10- open your eyes) and now say 10! Now you begin your daily routine, express your daily affirmation, and begin your day. Balance is patience! Stay in your health, stay in the moment. Self-Balance-Higher Power-Fun!